Controller - Co-op Food Stores

Client: Co-op Food Stores

Website: https://coopfoodstore.com

Location: White River Junction, Vermont

Position: Controller

Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Salary Range: $84,500–$135,000

About Our Company

Founded as small buying club in 1936, we are one of the oldest food co-ops in the United States. Today we have 33,000+ members, 400+ local vendors, 3 food stores, 2 auto service centers, nearly $100m in yearly sales.

We are a cooperative; cooperation is at the heart of everything we do. At our Co-op, we believe cooperation means creating space for everyone. We strive to bring individuals together from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences to achieve shared goals. We practice kindness and foster a workplace where respect, acceptance, equity, honesty, and belonging are more than values, they are lived every day.

About the Role

Co-op Food Stores is seeking an experienced and collaborative Controller to lead our day-to-day accounting operations. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role ensures accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP, maintains strong internal controls, and manages a team of three accounting professionals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

• Partner with teams across the organization

• Coach and develop accounting staff, supporting growth and advancement

• Accounting Operations

• Oversee month-end and year-end close

• Ensure timely AP, AR, payroll, debt payments, and reconciliations

• Maintain chart of accounts, inventory costing, and financial records

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements for leadership and the Board

• Support budgeting, variance analysis, and financial decision-making

• Assist with annual reporting and key financial metrics

Compliance

• Coordinate annual audits

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting and tax requirements

Desired Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or equivalent experience

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience (retail or multi-location a plus)

• 3+ years managing an accounting team

• CPA or CMA required

• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (Acumatica preferred)

• Organized, detail-oriented and collaborative

Benefits

• Health, dental vision, life and short-term disability

• 4 weeks vacation, 10 sick days and 6 paid holidays

• 401(k) savings program with automatic company contribution

• 20% discount off groceries and car repairs

• Eight volunteer hours per year

• Employee Assistance program